What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Biosafety Committee Coordinator position at The University of Iowa?
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) at the University of Iowa seeks an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Coordinator to provide administrative support for the University's biosafety compliance programs and IBC. Responsibilities include administrative review and routing of IBC submissions, committee coordination, compliance tracking, records management, and researcher communications. As a member of the EHS Safety Advisor team, the position also conducts selected laboratory inspections and supports institutional biosafety compliance activities. This position reports to the Biological Safety Officer.
Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa, 1 assigned remote workday a week
To learn more about the department visit https://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $50,000-$54,000 Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required:
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications:
- Typically, six months to one year of practical experience in a biomedical, biological, or life science research laboratory.
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge of biological research methods, including recombinant DNA, and experimental design sufficient to understand research protocols involving biological materials and identify required information during administrative review of IBC submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and summarize scientific or technical information.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and research personnel.
- Demonstrated proficiency using databases, electronic record systems, and standard business software applications.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with research compliance programs in an academic or biomedical research environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations.
- Familiarity with biological safety regulations and consensus standards.
- Familiarity with animal protocols used in animal research.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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- Classification Title: Safety Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa
- Pay Level: 3A
- Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
- Contact Name: VPR Talent
- Contact Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu
Salary : $50,000 - $54,000